Public Lands of the USA: the History, Today, and a More Equitable Future

Expand your knowledge of public lands in America. Through virtual asynchronous learning gain a stronger understanding of federal land designations, history of these lands, and the context in which these places were protected. Optional graduate credit available.
February 9 - March 9, 2022
April 20 - May 18, 2022
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Who gets to tell the story of water?
Interdisciplinary High School Teacher Virtual Workshop 

Join in engaging virtual PD exploring the stories of water in Colorado, how to create a more equitable future, and incorporate water equity into your classrooms. Become part of water educator community, receive $350 stipend, 25 CEU hours, and have some fun!
Save the Date: August 1-5, 2022, Mon, Wed, Friday mornings
8:30 am - 11:00 am MST
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Summer Institute for Climate Change Education

Join Climate Generation, the NOAA Climate Office, and The Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program, virtually this July 18-21 at the Summer Institute for Climate Change Education. Gain the skills to bring climate change into your educational setting, whether it be a classroom, nature center, or museum.
Be part of a regional learning community cohort lead by Wild Rose Education for participants from the Rocky Mountain region. 
Save the Date: July 18-21, 2022
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Leave No Trace Trainer Courses

We are offering Alternative Virtual Trainer Courses through the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics for individuals to register.
Custom courses are available for your organization; email Sarah if interested.  
Audience: Adults 18+ only
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Courses Offered in Coming Year(s)

Teaching Curiosity and Wonder: Exploring, Journaling, and Discussing

Rediscover the magic of curiosity and wonder for yourself while also learning teaching practices to engage students of all ages in exploration, discovery, journaling (science drawings), and discussion. Through outdoor explorations you will participate in making observations, field journaling, questioning strategies, teaching and learning, and promoting discussion professional learning modules.
 June 14-16, 2021, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday CANCELLED
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Western Rivers Teacher Workshops

Since 2017, Wild Rose Education has been designing and teaching the Western Rivers Teacher Workshops in partnership with Western Colorado University Teacher Institute. The  workshop is designed for 3rd-10th grade educators. 
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Rivers as Text: Inquiry Through Ecology
CANCELLED June 7-9, 2021; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Water in the West: Inquiry Through Geography and Civics​
CANCELLED ​June 10-12, 2021; Thursday, Friday, Saturday